Director of Financial Planning, Analysis and Budgeting

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[p]Job Title Director of Financial Planning, Analysis and Budgeting[/p] [p]Position Number[/p] [p]Position Number 004021[/p] [p]Department[/p] [p]Department Administration & Finance - Joliet IL[/p] [p]Job Grade[/p] [p]Job Grade 15[/p] [p]Anticipated Salary Range[/p] [p]Anticipated Salary Range $91,326 - $103,883[/p] [p]Notice of Nondiscrimination[/p] [p]The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class.

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IX.[/p] [p]Position Summary[/p] [p][b]POSITION SUMMARY[/b][/p] [p]The Director of Financial Planning, Analysis and Budgeting reports directly to the Vice President of Business Affairs and is responsible for financial planning and analysis, development and monitoring of the annual budget, and Risk Management. Works in conjunction with the Finance Department in monitoring long-term planning efforts, cash forecasting, budget vs actual reporting, and ad hoc projects as required.[/p]

[p][b]ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES[/b][/p]

• Serve as key member of the University’s Budget & Planning Committee, responsible for managing the development of the annual operating plan.
• In conjunction with the Director of Accounting monitor operating and capital budgets and provide analysis and reporting. This includes development and ongoing preparation of monthly reporting packages for senior management that informs forecasting and adjustment to operations.
• Develop and review financial models and templates with appropriate university constituents.
• Develop and review ad hoc projects requested by the Vice President of Business Affairs.
• Assist with preparation of finance‑related and ad hoc material for Board of Trustee meetings.
• Evaluate data, and manipulate data reporting across multiple software platforms, for structural integrity and consistency within the Finance and Human Resources functions
• Process improvement- identify and implement opportunities for increasing efficiency
• Create and manage databases, dashboards, and other technologies to support financial reporting and analysis activities
• Assist with design, creation, automation, and maintenance of financial reports.
• Collaborate with Director of Accounting ensuring accurate, effective, and efficient month‑end close within five business days.
• Develop and monitor risk management matrix for entire University. Identify updates to processes and procedures to ensure appropriate risk mitigation.
• Serve as Finance department representative for Enrollment Workgroup, supporting tuition and room & board revenue budget creation, upload, variance analysis, and forecasting throughout the year.
• Assess and manage adequacy of all non‑benefits insurance coverages, including workers compensation, cybersecurity, property & casualty, etc.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

[b]MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS[/b]

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum eight years of experience with expertise in the areas of: accounting, financial analysis and reporting
• Advanced budget management…